Director Circle of an Ellipse

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Director Circle of an Ellipse

For:

$$\frac{x^2}{a^2}+\frac{y^2}{b^2}=1$$

the director circle is:

$$x^2+y^2=a^2+b^2$$

Usage

- Used to find the locus of points from which perpendicular tangents can be drawn to the ellipse.

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